The incident took place at around 3:30 AM on the national highway at Mihauli under Kotwali police circle.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the incident, tweeting: “I am deeply hurt by the tragic road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Auraiya. Government is taking all relief measures. I express my condolence to the families of the those who died in the accident and also pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has, meanwhile, ordered suspension of two Station House Officers (SHO) in connection with the incident. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of those who are dead while Rs 50,000 for injured has also been announced.